The Late Bloomer - Hardcoverby M. Woods (Author), M. Woods (Illustrator) Growing can be hard, especially when everyone around you seems to be growing at a faster rate. The Late Bloomer teaches children (and adults!) that it's okay to grow slow. Spring is here and all is in bloom, except a young walnut tree, who is filled with gloom. Walnut wants to grow leaves like all of its friends, but it is still bare as spring comes to an end. With patience and time, Walnut comes to know: